The Crusher Petite Sirah (750ml)

Country

United States

Region

California

Sub-Region

Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta (Clarksburg)

Size

750ml

Wine Type

Red Wine

Grape

Petite Sirah

Food Pairing

BBQPorkRed Meat

The Crusher wines are the product of a partnership between two established Californian winemaking families, the Sebastiani and Wilsons. The grapes are sourced from Clarksburg, an appellation only 20 miles East of Napa Valley, near Sacramento where similar diurnal temperature fluctuations – cool nights and hot days – produce balanced and concentrated wines. Unlike Napa, land is still relatively affordable here, so the wines offer excellent quality and value. The Crusher wines undergo wild yeast fermentation, from yeasts naturally present in environment. These indigenous yeasts produce subtly nuanced wines and express the local terroir.

Tasting Notes

This is truly a blockbuster red! Aromas of wild blueberries, black licorice and plums intermingle with sweet vanilla toasty notes from aging in a combination of French and Hungarian oak. The addition of 6% Pinot Noir adds a nice bright cherry fruit component. Pair this full red with rack of lamb, olive tapenade on grilled bread or a piece of rich, dark chocolate cake.

From the vineyard to your table. Tucked away on Halifax’s historic waterfront, Bishop’s Cellar has been providing world class wines to Nova Scotians since 2003. Our wine world begins with the farmer. We source our wine primarily from small farm wineries, where extra care in growing their grapes and producing top quality wines are the focus.